Ertalym 1gm Injection
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Manufactured By Hetero Drugs Ltd
Composition Ertapenem (1gm)
Package Size ( 1 Injection in a vial )
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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A: Ertapenem is an antibiotic of the beta-lactam group, similar in structure to penicillins. However, they are used for the treatment of different infections. Ertapenem is not a sulfa drug
Q: what is Ertalym used for?
A: Ertalym is used to treat infections in various parts of the body caused by bacteria that are susceptible it. These include gynecologic and abdominal infections, pneumonia, skin and underlying tissue infections due to diabetes (e.g. diabetic foot). It is also used to prevent infection after certain types of surgeries
Q: What is Ertalym sodium?
A: Ertalym sodium is sodium salt of the Ertalym antibiotic
Q: Is Ertalym nephrotoxic?
A: Yes. It increases serum creatinine and serum urea
Q: What is Ertalym IV?
A: Ertalym IV is intravenous preparation of Ertalym i.e. solution of Ertalym that is used for direct injection into a blood vessel (vein) over few minutes or hours
Q: Does Ertalym cover enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis or pseudomonas?
A: No, Ertalym is not effective against enterococcus or enterococcus faecalis and pseudomonas at all
Q: Does Ertalym cover VRE or ESBL or MSSA?
A: Ertalym covers ESBL (extended spectrum beta lactamase) producing bacteria as well as MSSA (methicillin sensitive staphylococcus aureus). It does not cover and is ineffective to treat VRE (vancomycin resistant enterococci)
Q: Is Ertalym compatible with d5w?
A: Ertalym is not compatible with dextrose 5% injection solution
Q: Is Ertalym a vesicant?
A: Ertalym is not a vesicant. However, leakage of the Ertalym solution during injection can cause pain and swelling of the surrounding skin and underlying tissue, as well as skin ulceration.
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